How to start and build a successful career as a DJ-from at-home mixing to making demos to playing to a live crowd

Whether it's a digital or vinyl track of "Proud Mary," a DJ sets the mood, amps up the excitement, and gets a crowd of revelers rockin'. Often an outsized personality, blessed with a gorgeous voice and an encyclopedic knowledge of music, a DJ is this era's new pop star. For those interested in how to begin a career as a DJ, DJing For Dummies offers newcomers all the technical know-how needed as well as advice on how to create your own DJing style and how to make DJing work for you. With tips on equipment essentials, such as turntables, slipmats and needles, headphones, and amplifiers, as well as buying records, CDs, and MP3s, this practical guide takes you through the basics of mixing, song structure, building a foolproof set, creating a great demo, and what to do when you finally face a live audience.

Includes ten resources for expanding your skills and fan base

With invaluable advice on ten DJing mistakes to avoid as well as answers to DJ questions you're too afraid to ask

Includes updated info on the latest software and techniques, expanded content on digital DJing, and DJing over the Internet

With tips on the ten items to take with you when you get a gig, as well as how to DJ at a wedding, DJing For Dummies will help turn your fantasy into an exciting and fun, money-making career.

DJ Skills: The Essential Guide to Mixing & Scratching is the most comprehensive, up to date approach to DJing ever produced. With insights from top club, mobile, and scratch DJs, the book includes many teaching strategies developed in the Berklee College of Music prototype DJ lab.

From scratching and mixing skills to the latest trends in DVD and video mixing this book gives you access to all the tools, tips and techniques you need. Topics like hand position are taught in a completely new way, and close-up photos of famous DJ's hands are featured. As well as the step-by-step photos the book includes an audio CD to demonstrate techniques. This book is perfect for intermediate and advanced DJs looking to improve their skills in both the analogue and digital domain.

* In-depth interviews with the best DJ's for their genre offering insight, tips and techniques
* Covers the hottest new trends- DVD video mixing, effects, computerised DJ
* CD with audio samples features US National DCM champion DJ Perseus to demonstrate techniques

DJs today are presented with a wealth of tools that allow them to perform and experiment in ways that were unimaginable 15 years ago...at a much lower cost. The number of options can be exciting but also confusing and overwhelming. THE LAPTOP DJ HANDBOOK: SETUPS AND TECHNIQUES OF THE MODERN PERFORMER presents the ever-evolving DJ world with a fresh approach to redefining what it means to be a DJ in the digital world. Powerful computing combined with innovative design has provided the modern DJ with numerous options for creative expression. You'll learn to harness all the hardware, software, and musical options available through helpful explanations, tutorials, and examples.

Learn to play the turntable like your favorite DJs and create your own style! This essential guidebook and companion 2-record set teaches you to play the turntable as a musical instrument. Using this first-ever turntable method, techniques and tricks can be mastered quickly and effectively. Includes step-by-step instructions on: setting up your equipment, scratching, beat matching, mixing, transforming, crabbing, crossfader technique, cutting and stabs. Book includes: photographs and musical exercises, tips on how the pros set up their gear for scratch mixing, and a history of DJing and hip-hop culture, plus interviews with top DJs such as: DJ Swamp (Beck), MixMaster Mike (Beastie Boys), DJ QBert (Invisibl Skratch Picklz), DJ Kuttin Kandi (5th Platoon/Anomolies), DJ A-Trak (Teenage DMC/ITF World Champion), and DJ Craze (three-time DMC World Champion). The companion records provide scorching grooves, phat beats, and wicked scratch material for DJs/turntablists of any level.

The Mobile DJ Handbook, Second Edition is the revised version of the world's best-selling disc jockey book, which has helped many thousands of mobiles to build their businesses and incomes. Thoroughly updated, The Mobile DJ Handbook
covers the nuts-and-bolts issues that so often evade newcomers, and is a vital reference for the experienced professional.

New equipment, technology, and practical business advice are integrated, covering every area of importance
to mobile disc jockey entertainers. This invaluable how-to training manual features chapters that address performance and professionalism, sales and marketing, equipment and music, clients and employees, dances and games, booking opportunities,
technical data, tips from top DJ business owners as well as sample contracts, forms and brochures. The Mobile DJ Handbook walks you through the process of starting, developing and expanding a lucrative mobile music service.

The DJ Sales and Marketing Handbook provides a roadmap to maximizing your profits as a disc jockey. It is jam-packed with practical tools, expert tips and cost-effective methods for increasing sales and creating loyal clients. Renowned DJ Stacy Zemon reveals specific ideas, proven techniques and creative approaches to multiplying your income and gaining the competitive edge. Written for both newcomers and experienced professionals, this comprehensive guide and essential reference manual gives you all of the know-how needed to achieve dramatic results.

Inside you will find instructive examples and step-by-step guidelines for how to: find a unique market niche; convert prospects into clients; create and implement a marketing plan; get free publicity; make strategic alliances; select the right media; generate leads and referrals; increase client satisfaction... and much, much more.

"Stacy Zemon is a knowledgeable source on being a pro mobile DJ. She is also a veteran of the industry who has contributed much to its evolution." - Jim Tremayne, DJ Times Magazine

"We endorse Stacy Zemon and her mission to provide DJs with educational resources that support their long-term goals, and help them to achieve prosperity." - American Disc Jockey Association

You've seen them at weddings and in clubs. You've heard them on the radio. DJs who get paid for talking, playing music, and having fun. Now you can, too. "How to Be a DJ" shows you how. Youll learn all about the three different types of Disc Jockey jobs - radio, nightclub and bar, and mobile. "How to Be a DJ" gives you everything you'll need to be successful in all three fields by showing you how to get started and how to get ahead. Learn the major advantages and disadvantages of each field. Covers group dynamics, contests and promotions, music, equipment, terminology, trade secrets, and so much more. Get ready to fulfill your DJ dreams!

How to DJ is the insider’s guide to becoming a professional DJ. Written by two industry insiders who DJ and produce hit records throughout the world, this is the concise, how-to sourcebook that comes straight from real DJs and musicians. They explain and demonstrate everything you need to know---from the basics of what DJs do and how they got their careers off of the ground to the worldwide phenomenon of DJ/producers who work with the biggest names in the business and make the music in the charts today.

Written by a top DJ, music journalist, and former editor of Jockey Slut, Teach Yourself How to DJ is filled with expert first-hand advice--including tips and quotes from famous DJs--on everything from preparing for a gig to dealing with dance floor jitters. You will learn how to: Work with vinyl, CDs, and MP3s; Cue tracks and mix beats; Add flavor with tricks like sound FX and scratching; Create a unique style and build a collection; Make a demo mix; Find a manager and go pro.

DJ Techniques teaches DJing skills with sparkling clarity for everyone from absolute beginners to gigging veterans. Based on the renowned DJ courses from Point-Blank Music Production and DJ College, and featuring easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions with diagrams and handy tips, this book demystifies the art of DJing and makes it accessible to all would-be-turntablists. Book & CD.

Learn all you need to know to get into one of the hottest careers out there! We'll teach you how to mix, how to scratch, how to program, what to say, when to say it, plus a whole lot more in How To Be A DJ.

15-year veteran radio, club and mobile DJ Chuck Fresh shares all his experiences, mistakes and insights with you to give you a running start when you're ready to break into this wild business. Learn secrets the pros don't want you to know. Avoid the mishaps that are usually learned by trial and error!

A handy reference guide for the mobile disc jockey (DJ). This compilation of 7,500 popular songs specifies the title and artist of each song, its speed in beats-per-minute (BPM), its chart or release year, and its classification by musical style or genre. In section one, the songs are sorted by BPM, using a unique tabular format that facilitates both the mixing of musical sets within the same style and switching to another style. The most frequently requested songs are set in boldface for easy finding. In section two, the songs are indexed by artist.

The DJ RESOURCE presents a brand new Party Games book with party contests, wedding reception games, party themes and activities for GROWN UPS... with some really fun stuff for kids too!
Over 100 of our most successful fun and innovative party games and contests ever imagined -- perfect for your wedding receptions, fundraisers, and private parties!

Nationally known DJ and party consultant Chuck Fresh has done it again - against the wishes of his competition, he's opened up his bag of tricks so you too will know exactly how professionals plan the wildest, most talked about parties in the world! You'll get the benefit of over fifteen years experience in the party business, and hundreds of new party games, contests, themes, and activities for any event. We've got fun games and activities for:

House parties

Bachelorette parties

Wedding receptions (including new toast and centerpiece games)

Karaoke parties

Nightclubs and bars

Fundraisers and charitable events

Sporting events

Mobile and club DJs

Corporate events

Retail events

Radio station events

And so much more!

Stop boring your adult guests with cheesy old party games! WILD PARTY CONTESTS has several BRAND NEW GAMES that have been printed for the first time ever. Try your luck with a game of Plungerball or Cash, Crash or Trash! Let your pregnant friends show their beauty in our Pregnancy Pageant! Wait until your bride to be sees our incredibly daring BACHELORETTE SCAVENGER HUNT ITEMS! Watch your friends sing their favorite songs from the bathroom with a cellphone in KAMIKAZE KARAOKE! For sports fans, watch your guests go crazy with Shuffle Golf, Slam, or Soccer Volleyball! And for adults-only parties, raise the roof with a game of Cucumber Control, Torture, or maybe Giant Twister! And find out how you can own a legal slot machine for under $500.

But the fun doesn't stop there -- WILD PARTY CONTESTS also includes several great ideas for the best party themes ever. Plus, we've included many of our consulting notes and observations on room and group dynamics, which would cost thousands of dollars if you hired a private consultant. Learn the psychological tricks professionals use to create a truly successful party.

Don't wait until all the other folks in your area have these amazing ideas before you do - order WILD PARTY CONTESTS today and get the edge on being the most talked about party in town.

This is it - the ultimate book full of the hottest contests being done at parties, bars, and nightclubs all over the world! Radio, nightclub and private party DJ Chuck Fresh, author of HOW TO BE A DJ, has shared most of his secret contests and promotions from his DJ career, and traveled extensively to collect even more fun games, contests, promotions, and other wild and often pretty crazy contests that specialize in getting people talking. From asking your guests "The first set of dentures to the host wins a prize" to "Midget Wrestling", MAKE SOME NOISE offers something for just about any sized party. There are theme ideas such as "Dead Celebrity Seance", "La Noche Latina", and "The Sobriety Test Olympics". There are sports oriented games for groups like "The Shuffle Golf Masters' Tournament" and "The Slam Basketball Half-Court Shoot" for any sized room. And this book even includes fun ideas for weddings and bachelorette parties. If you plan parties or are just looking for some fun group stuff to do for adults, you really need to read this great book.

If you're done screwing around DJing in your bedroom and you're ready to spin for real, learn all the killer tips and tricks that I had to learn the hard way. Finally, here's a book that demystifies the Nightclub and Bar DJ business. 15-year club DJ Chuck Fresh
discusses people, music, equipment and promotions. Learn what you need to know to be successful in this industry!

Okay, so you wanna be a DJ. You bought the rig. You studied the moves and now you want to get down to business; the only problem is, you don’t know how. Enter The DJ Cookbook Business Start-up Guide.

The DJ Cookbook: Business Start-up Guide - How to start and run a mobile DJ service for profit.

This definitive industry guide will take you through the essential techniques needed to start a mobile DJ service. From the business plan right on through to optimizing the sound system, tips and strategies offered will have you making $$ quickly and easily.

The book connects to a special Internet Web site where users can download a complete editable sample business plan. Financial spreadsheets are also included. Users also get, as an added bonus Ebooks: How to Get a Trademark, How to Get a Patent and The Government Loan Resource Guide! Couple this together with downloadable sample contracts and you will be making money in this lucrative business.

Written in a user-friendly format, this book will answer your questions and provide you with the confidence that you will need to move forward with your goals.

The art of DJing has inspired generations of music and dance fans for years, and its evolution continues at breakneck pace. But DJing – like just about everything else – is an acquired skill. That’s where Crash Course DJ fits in. Designed as an eight-week course, the book and CD package will teach the turntablist not only how to use the turntable, but also what to put on it, how to perform tricks with it, and what alternatives there are out there to the traditional vinyl-and-deck setup. Also, Crash Course DJ offers insight into how one might pursue a career as a DJ and by the end of the book any DJ will have gained the necessary skills and confidence to get out there and gig! Includes a CD with sample tracks for practice.

Everything you need to know to use the new digital/CD DJ technology. The book includes 2 CDs designed to assist you in learning all the latest digital DJ techniques. Includes: Gear, Digital Basics, Music Theory, Beat-Math Mixing, Scratch Basics, DJ Advances and Advanced Scratches. All of these skill sare explained.

In this first of it's kind, fast paced, step by step guide, veteran radio pro Mike Staff gives you an insiders look at exactly what it takes to break into the radio biz. From finding your first gopher job to landing the on-air job of your dreams, Mike will tell you from first hand experience what it takes to succeed in radio! "How To Become a Radio DJ: A Guide To Breaking and Entering" is a comprehensive multi-media presentation that outlines exactly what to do to begin a career in radio. It is a complete package and leaves no stone unturned. The foundation of the program is the highly acclaimed book, "How To Become a Radio DJ: A Guide to Breaking and Entering". This book will become your Bible while pursuing your radio career. Written in plain English, this intriguing book will answer all of the questions you might have about beginning a career in radio. *How much training do I need and where do I get it? (You will like the answer to this question!) *Do I need a college degree? (The answer is no, and you'll find out why)

*What about Broadcasting Schools? Is it a good idea? (You'll hear what radio professionals think of them)

*How much money will I make when I begin? (And you will discover other benefits of being on the radio)

*What kind of income can I expect when I become more experienced? (HINT: Some DJ's earn over $1,000,000 a year!)

*Where do I find jobs in radio? (This invaluable information includes places that the pros don't even know about) *How do I go about applying for a job as a DJ? (You will get a detailed action plan that will help get you the job of your dreams!) *How do I make a professional audition tape? (Also included are tips to get free access to professional recording studios and engineers that will help make your audition tape sizzle!) *What exactly do radio station managers look for when hiring a DJ? (Remember: It is not a great voice or a lot of experience.) In addition to the must have book, you will also receive 2 full-length audiocassette tapes. The information on these tapes is PRICELESS and will ensure your success as a radio DJ! Tape 1: "Creating a Winning Audition Tape" A good audition tape is essential to landing a job as a radio DJ. You will hear examples of sizzling audition tapes, as well as a detailed description of what was done to make these tapes winners. AND what you can do to produce a killer tape! This hour-long tape is packed with examples and easy to use hints that will help make your audition tape stand out from everyone else's. After listening to this cassette tape you will be ready to confidently begin producing your own audition tape. And you will know where to find professional recording studios and engineers that will help you ABSOLUTELY FREE!

In music recording, the quality of a mix is every bit as important as the quality of the performance, and many potential hit singles have been ruined by poor mixing. Basic Mixing Techniques blows the lid off the secrets of mixing and explains in easy and illustrated
terms how you can create a professional-quality recording with even the most basic equipment.

Written by a working DJ who’s been there and done that, The DJ Handbook is an essential read for every DJ.

You’ll find advice on choosing equipment (microphones, decks, cartridges, headphones, speakers and the rest), as well as setting it all up and getting the best sound out of it - whatever the venue!

But there’s more to being a successful DJ than just playing records - don’t forget you’re putting on a show. Charles Slaney gives some hands-on advice on transport, setting up your sound system at the gig, dealing with punters, looking after safety and troubleshooting your equipment.

And don’t forget to take care of business - be organised. DJ contracts help avoid disputes - we show you how with some sample contracts you can use for your own gigs.

But, hey - DJ’ing is supposed to be fun, and it is - wow those clubbers with some creative DJ mixing - follow our step by step guide to producing killer mixes.

DJ’ing has been the first step on the success ladder for many radio presenters, DJ/producers and TV personalities, so find out how to develop your career whether it’s through hospital radio, local radio presenting or record production.

You’ll also find a resources section to help you locate DJ master mixes, DJ magazines, websites and DJ information, as well as lists of equipment suppliers.

What more could you want! Read this book and become the DJ you want to be!

Piper Terret set out to overcome her technophobia and take her fledgling DJ skills from the bedroom to the big time. Her progress from novice to performing DJ was aided
by the advice of some of the industry's finest, including Roger Sanchez, David Morales, Cutmaster Swift and Dave Pearce.

Featuring extensive Q&A sessions, "The Bedroom DJ" is a must for all learner DJs. You'll sympathise with Piper's experiences as she stumbles through shopping for record decks, learning
mixing and scratching techniques and discovering where the professionals buy their records.

On the way, you'll also share the tips, tricks and insights she coaxed out of the professionals who actually survived the bumpy ride from the bedroom to the hot venue and finally triumphed.
"The Bedroom DJ" is the most entertaining "how to" book you'll ever read!

Everyone loves a good party. Each week, throughout the United States and Canada, Mobile Disc Jockeys are making it happen. For many, being a DJ at private parties and clubs has become a full-time business. For others, it's a fabulously fun way to earn extra money. Spinnin' 2000 is your key to this exciting industry. It's filled with valuable information covering all aspects of operating your own Disc Jockey Business:

Why being a Mobile DJ is such an attractive business opportunity; The latest DJ sound equipment including digital sampling; A complete guide to DJ lighting and theatrics; How to assemble a record, tape and CD library for all occasions; DJ techniques including hot mixing, beat mixing and phlanging; Successful marketing strategies for Mobile DJs; Complete instructions for performing at weddings and other events;
Setting up your booking and bookkeeping systems; The legal aspects of the DJ business; How to find, hire and train the best DJs; Building a multi-system Disc Jockey company; Spinning off your DJ experience into other businsses

As long as people love to party, the opportunities for Mobile DJs will be there. Whether a vetran DJ or just a beginner, Spinnin' 2000 is your guide to success!

The DJ has been at the center of music history for the last forty years - from the first time a record was played over the airwaves, through reggae and Northern Soul, the births of disco, hip, hop, house, and techno, to the current global underground. The club economy now brings in billions and superstar DJs like
Paul Oakenfold and Fatboy Slim are overtaking rock stars in popularity and earning power. Last Night a DJ Saved My Life is the first comprehensive history of the disc jockey, a figure who has revolutionized the way music is conceived, created, and consumed. Drawing on in-depth interviews with the world's most important DJs
and the revealers at some of the century's most legendary parties, this book is nothing less than the life story of dance music.

From the rapid-fire editing of MTV videos, to underground parties and world-famous clubs, DJs have altered the course of music and video, moved into new media, and turned our generation on it's ear-literally.

Meet these creative artists-many of them celebrities in their own right-who line up the most infectious beats, mix and program them, and make us dance, walk, and think about music-and the world-in entirely different ways.

Discover how they select their gear and choose their tunes-and pick up tips on how to mix.

A stylish and accessible guide to the world of deejaying. All you need is some decks, a mixer, cool "choons" and you're ready to go. With technical and style advice, you'll find out exactly what equipment you need and whether those optional extras are really necessary. A step by step guide to mixing and scratching and more on the CD/vinyl debate enables you to hone those deejaying skills to perfection. Also contains advice and FAQs for first-time DJs on that big night and lots of hot tips from some big names in the clubbing world, including Danny Rampling.